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Acetabular Fracture Trauma Protocol UAB
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Archive Copy 2004: University of Alabama Trama Protocols
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures popular
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures
Acetabular Fracture mechanisms in MVA
Archive Copy 2004: University of Alabama
Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma Unit Major Pelvic Trauma Protocol Guidelines
Grossly unstable pelvic fracture with haemodynamic instability. Transfer as soon as possible to theatre for external fixation and supra-umbilical DPL at the same time.
If - DPL positive> Laparotomy
If - DPL negative> Reassess haemodynamic status after application of external fixator
Proceed to either----
If - DPL negative and patient>Stable perform CT Scan
If - DPL negative and patient unstable> perform Angiography and pelvic embolisation
Pelvis- emergency room evaluation and associated injuries
Pelvis: emergency room evaluation and associated injuries
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